body armor

[whitewolf001]

http://dkxarmor.com/

 

They're buoyant, the IIIA weighs 20oz and the III weighs 2.9lbs and both can take multiple hits without being compromised. I would even like to see what their IIIA could possibly stop in rifle in an emergency situation, and comes with a seven year warranty. I have no idea if that's good in the armor industry but these aren't cheap but they aren't expensive for what I've seen armor go for elsewhere.

Edited May 8, 2014 by whitewolf001

[molonlabetn]

This is just my personal opinion, and it is born from a lack of experience with being shot with or without any level of body armor... but I would vastly prefer to be lighter on my feet in a fight than hope they only hit me square in the chest and nowhere else.

If I was going to carry armor that I was confident in, it would be so heavy it would need wheels (or tracks)

[dcloudy777]

This is just my personal opinion, and it is born from a lack of experience with being shot with or without any level of body armor... but I would vastly prefer to be lighter on my feet in a fight than hope they only hit me square in the chest and nowhere else.

If I was going to carry armor that I was confident in, it would be so heavy it would need wheels (or tracks)

 

That's a valid opinion... but it's a heck of a  lot easier to ditch armor when I need to go fast than it is to grow armor if people are shooting at me.  :rofl:

[Luke E.]

That's a valid opinion... but it's a heck of a lot easier to ditch armor when I need to go fast than it is to grow armor if people are shooting at me. :rofl:

Go go gadget armor!

[Luke E.]

http://dkxarmor.com/

 

They're buoyant, the IIIA weighs 20oz and the III weighs 2.9lbs and both can take multiple hits without being compromised. I would even like to see what their IIIA could possibly stop in rifle in an emergency situation, and comes with a seven year warranty. I have no idea if that's good in the armor industry but these aren't cheap but they aren't expensive for what I've seen armor go for elsewhere.

What's the price for level III plates? I'm not seeing anything listed on their site.

 

 Never mind, Just saw the prices on the vendors websites. $454 per level III plate. 

Edited May 9, 2014 by Luke E.

[whitewolf001]

[quote name="Luke E." post="1147379" timestamp="1399652039"]What's the price for level III plates? I'm not seeing anything listed on their site.[/quote] I inquired from one of their distributors months back, $299 for the level IIIA and $499 for level III. If I can find my email where I got that info I'll post it up here. Sent from the future using a flux capacitor.

[Luke E.]

I inquired from one of their distributors months back, $299 for the level IIIA and $499 for level III. If I can find my email where I got that info I'll post it up here. Sent from the future using a flux capacitor. 

 

No worries. It is listed on the dealer sites now. and a bit cheaper.  edited my last post to show that.

[tnguy]

That's a valid opinion... but it's a heck of a  lot easier to ditch armor when I need to go fast than it is to grow armor if people are shooting at me.  :rofl:

[Joseg]

I'm going to throw these guys out there for plates(http://store.appalachiantraining.com/), they do have deals going on every now and then. Also, just wait a bit, Grey Ghost Gear has some plates coming out that are going starting under 200, with some interesting graphics upfront. 

 

Keep in mind fellas, there's stand alone Level IV plates and others that require backing to get level IV rating, YMMWV.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I'm going to throw these guys out there for plates(http://store.appalachiantraining.com/), they do have deals going on every now and then. Also, just wait a bit, Grey Ghost Gear has some plates coming out that are going starting under 200, with some interesting graphics upfront. 

 

Keep in mind fellas, there's stand alone Level IV plates and others that require backing to get level IV rating, YMMWV.

 

Those are great prices on level IV standalone plates.

[Joseg]

http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2014/05/09/katylist-ltc-level-iv-stand-alone-shooters-cut-plate/  anyone looking for plates better jump on this.. 

[Guest ChattownKA]

has anyone had any experience with the "Osprey MK4 Body Armor Carrier". from my understanding it has become the standard issue armor for the UK. cheaper than dirt has it on sale for just under $100. you really cant beat that rice, but they alwasy say you get what you pay for, and when it comes to stopping a bullet, id like to live

this is the link for the cheaperthandirt page:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/MLT-9131 

[Luke E.]

has anyone had any experience with the "Osprey MK4 Body Armor Carrier". from my understanding it has become the standard issue armor for the UK. cheaper than dirt has it on sale for just under $100. you really cant beat that rice, but they alwasy say you get what you pay for, and when it comes to stopping a bullet, id like to live

this is the link for the cheaperthandirt page:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/MLT-9131

You do realize that this is just a carrier and does not include any soft armor or plates right? I'm not being a smartass but I've seen a number of folks that buy carriers expecting that they will have soft armor built in.
That aside, I don't have any experience with this product in particular but as far as bullet stoping capabilities go, if you could tape the armor to you or have it sewn into your favorite Hanes white Tee it woul stop a bullets as well as it would in most any plate carrier. What I'm saying is, things you want to look for in a carrier are things like comfort, how hot will it be, will it allow acceptable mobility, does it have molle attachment point where you want, adjustability, etc...

[gjohnsoniv]

has anyone had any experience with the "Osprey MK4 Body Armor Carrier". from my understanding it has become the standard issue armor for the UK. cheaper than dirt has it on sale for just under $100. you really cant beat that rice, but they alwasy say you get what you pay for, and when it comes to stopping a bullet, id like to live

this is the link for the cheaperthandirt page:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/MLT-9131 

Everything points to it being a good carrier review wise but mileage could vary.  One thing of note would be that's a large/ extra large so it (could) be a bit on the large side for you and not be as comfortable.  Also, it doesn't include plates or soft armor of any sort.  As Luke pointed out.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Here is a cheaper price on the carrier AND armor.

http://www.keepshooting.com/british-osprey-body-armor-kevlar-inserts.html

 

$120 for the carrier and armor.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Dolomite_supafly

[Guest theconstitutionrocks]

lessons learned...

 

1. Routinely target the head, the lower gut, thigh area. If you are too far away to do that, hold fire and remain concealed until they are within viable range

2. Based on #1 above, if you are on the receiving end of an ambush by a person/people who apply rule #1, you are flat out F#####.

 

No matter how well you try to armor up, there is always some associated vulnerability. It's either unprotected an unprotected area or you are so weighed down you can't move effectively in which case you become a slow target.

[Guest ChattownKA]

i was aware it was without plates, luke but thank you for your response, im not sure what they consider a large to be. im 6'1 and 220lb so i consider my self to be a large, will it fit? if i buy it i hope so ha. and thanks for the Link Dolomite, great price, just sold out.

[Dolomite_supafly]

WOW, it wasn't when I posted.

[gjohnsoniv]

Good price for soft inserts for that carrier, no surprise it went out that fast.

[Luke E.]

WOW, it wasn't when I posted.

I look at it right after you posted the link and it was sold out so must have been really quick!

[Luke E.]

i was aware it was without plates, luke but thank you for your response, im not sure what they consider a large to be. im 6'1 and 220lb so i consider my self to be a large, will it fit? if i buy it i hope so ha. and thanks for the Link Dolomite, great price, just sold out.

It definitely shouldn't be to big. I really just don't know how their sizing runs.

[crashgordan]

this

 

http://www.katylist.com/shop/banshee-response-system-2-active-shooter-kit-2-plates-carrier/

 

the whole rig (and a good one) for what a single plate used to cost.

[Joseg]

http://www.katylist.com/shop/plate-carrier-black-blowout-clearance/ $49 for a black PC. get it while it's hot.. 

[gjohnsoniv]

Grey Group is having a sale (somewhat) on the Mayflower Low Pro Carrier for $150 if you give them a call.  Doesn't have side plate carriers but Mayflower makes an adapter to hold the side plates.

Edited June 10, 2014 by gjohnsoniv

[Guest cchelsoi]

I love my Point Blank Interceptor, its pretty comfy and it did its job just fine on deployments. These days you can find some good ones on ebay.